18/19 2023 Compare Ohio and Federal GOV. +1851 Changes

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Separation of powers into 3 branches

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Both State and Federal

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Has a system of checks and balances

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Both State and Federal

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Government reflects the principle of limited government. Options: Federal Government, State of Ohio Government, Both State and Federal.

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Both State and Federal

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Has a Bill of Rights

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Both State and Federal

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Government reflects principle of popular sovereignty: Federal Government, State of Ohio Government, Both State and Federal

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Both State and Federal

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Holds elections for public office: Federal Government, State of Ohio Government, Both State and Federal

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Both State and Federal

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Citizens can directly vote on laws through an initiative or referendum. Options: Federal Government, State of Ohio Government, Both State and Federal

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State of Ohio Government

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Judges are elected. Options: Federal Government, State of Ohio Government, Both State and Federal

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State of Ohio Government

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Legislators have term limits.

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State of Ohio Government

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Legislators do not have term limits/can serve as long as they want. Options: Federal Government, State of Ohio Government, Both State and Federal

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Federal Government